On 8/5/2016 Bhaghavadh Bashyakar wore a cream coloured turban with embellishments and an orange silk vastram with violet border. A red shawl with handwork formed part of the back alankara. Musicians may have performed before international audiences but only a fortunate few have the opportunity to perform before Yathiraja.
The eighth day of the musical offerings were by Dr. K. Vageesh accompanied by his student Smt. Sharanya. The selection of songs pertaining to Varadaraja Perumal, Perundevi Thayar and Ramanuja were melodies not very familiar but the clarity of words and the bhakthi in rendering songs made everyone listen with attention. Swami Desikan’s Atthigiri Perumal Vandhar and the echo of Varada Varada was infectious. The concert ended with the beautiful ‘Thoonilum iruppar Narayana’. It was a beautiful performance by guru and shishya more so because they sang for Ramanuja. They were duly rewarded with Bhaghavadh Bashyakarar’s garlands, Theertham, Srisathari and prasadams.
To view the previous days Utsavam please visit:
- Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi Utsavam Commences At Kanchi Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple
- Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi Utsavam At Kanchi Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple – Day 2
- Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi Utsavam At Kanchi Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple – Day 3 & Day 4
- Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi Utsavam At Kanchi Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple – Day 5 & Day 6
- Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi Utsavam At Kanchi Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple – Day 7
These are video & photos taken during the occasion…
Photos & Video: Sundararajan
Write up: Vyjayanthi
